BANDED GUITARFISH

Zapteryx exasperata

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Zapteryx exasperata (Jordan and Gilbert, 1880)

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Generally in rocky areas but may also be found on sandy bottoms (Ref. 37955). Reported from tide pools (Ref. 12951). Relatively docile, harmless rays that are easily approached by divers (Ref. 48844). Feeds mainly on mollusks and crustaceans (Ref. 37955). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449), with 4 to 11 pups in a litter (Ref. 51576). Seldom buries itself in sand. Etymology: The genus name comes from the Greek za, meaning intensive, and pteryx, meaning fin, in reference to the vertical fins being larger than those of skates. The species name comes from Latin, meaning made rough, in reference to the numerous stellate prickles on its back. (Ref. 48844).